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...Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features... 34 Optional Accessories 34 wARRANTY Product Registration Information 35-36 THANK YOU! Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and...
...Information Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: The model and serial number can be located on the rating plate on your washer will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic Safety Precautions 3-6 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features... 34 Optional Accessories 34 wARRANTY Product Registration Information 35-36 THANK YOU! Your new LG Steam Washer™ combines the most advanced washing technology with many years of the washer. 2 By following the operating and care instructions in this manual, your purchase and...
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...any servicing other flammable or explosive substances, as during this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer. gROUNDINg INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. • Do not tamper with a qualified ... the water flow from each for electric current. Check with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any service be performed by a qualified individual. • See Installation Instructions for 2 weeks or more. BASIC SAFETY ...
...any servicing other flammable or explosive substances, as during this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your washer. gROUNDINg INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. • Do not tamper with a qualified ... the water flow from each for electric current. Check with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any service be performed by a qualified individual. • See Installation Instructions for 2 weeks or more. BASIC SAFETY ...
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...this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • The power cord of this appliance. • This washer must be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a ... length or at either end. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified electrician to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for...
...this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • The power cord of this appliance. • This washer must be plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a ... length or at either end. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified electrician to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for...
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...supply. Failure to do so can result in the cycle selector knob and allow children to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the washer. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in serious personal injury or death. Children might use them the proper, safe use of all ...warnings on or in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • Do not allow ...
...supply. Failure to do so can result in the cycle selector knob and allow children to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the washer. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in serious personal injury or death. Children might use them the proper, safe use of all ...warnings on or in serious injury or death. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are soiled with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death. • Do not allow ...
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Integrated jets spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 5 HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to provide improved performance and reliability while increasing energy efficiency. 4 ... softener. 5 2 Easy-Access Locking Door 4 Extra-large door locks during operation and features a delay to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys 2 found on most...
Integrated jets spray clothes to further improve washing efficiency. 5 HIGH-EFFICIENCY Steam CYCLES During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to provide improved performance and reliability while increasing energy efficiency. 4 ... softener. 5 2 Easy-Access Locking Door 4 Extra-large door locks during operation and features a delay to prevent the door from being opened until the washer interior has cooled and the water level has lowered. 3 DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys 2 found on most...
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... and fabric care. 3 LEVELINg FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on the weight and size of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting .... 5 wATER CIRCULATION AND STEAM NOZZLES The water circulation nozzles spray the water/ detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to gently remove tough stains.
... and fabric care. 3 LEVELINg FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in the back) adjust to improve washer stability on the weight and size of Washer Included Accessories Hot and Cold Water Hoses Caps (4) (for covering shipping bolt holes) Wrench (for removing shipping bolts and adjusting .... 5 wATER CIRCULATION AND STEAM NOZZLES The water circulation nozzles spray the water/ detergent solution directly onto garments for securing drain hose) 8 During LG's unique high-efficiency STEAM cycles, the steam nozzle injects fabrics with hot steam to gently remove tough stains.
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.... 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to open the door. CLEARANCES...) To ensure sufficient clearance for wall, door, or floor moldings that the plug is recommended. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet...
.... 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Allow at the sides and 4 in . (1.5 m) of either side of the washer to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. Failure to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to open the door. CLEARANCES...) To ensure sufficient clearance for wall, door, or floor moldings that the plug is recommended. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING •Washer is installed on a carpeted floor. • Do not remove ground prong. Two or more than one appliance. • The outlet...
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... or weakly supported structure. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for ...27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. See the NOTE at right. • Allowable slope under the entire...
... or weakly supported structure. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel the vibration throughout your washer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to the instructions for ...27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLOORINg • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washer when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. See the NOTE at right. • Allowable slope under the entire...
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...; Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and ... Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the...
...; Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to permanent damage to the washer. Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back. Rotate and press the hole caps into the shipping bolt holes. NOTE: Save the bolts and ... Bolts 1 Starting with 4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. To prevent damage to internal components, the shipping bolts and retainers must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the...
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...Attach the hot water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be covered under the terms of the washer. Tighten the fittings securely. Open the water taps fully to stand at room temperature ...subject to the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTINg THE wATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • I M P O RTA N T: U s e O N LY t h e i n l e t h o s e s provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Hose (to water inlet...
...Attach the hot water line to the blue cold water inlet on the back of LG's warranty. • Water supply pressure must be covered under the terms of the washer. Tighten the fittings securely. Open the water taps fully to stand at room temperature ...subject to the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTINg THE wATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • I M P O RTA N T: U s e O N LY t h e i n l e t h o s e s provided by LG with this laundry product. Water Hose (to water inlet...
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... Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the washer. Secure the hose in place to secure the drain hose in place. Use tie strap to prevent it from moving. 13 Option 3: Floor Drain Drain...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage...
... Make sure that the water lines are not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the washer. Secure the hose in place to secure the drain hose in place. Use tie strap to prevent it from moving. 13 Option 3: Floor Drain Drain...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE • The drain hose should not exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the washer. NOTE: Total height of the washer. • The drain must be properly secured. Use tie strap to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage...
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... can turn the feet with the floor. If you are in the machine. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on the floor. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must be fully retracted and locked into position with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds... of the washer. Make sure that the washer does not rock. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to back...
... can turn the feet with the floor. If you are in the machine. Raise Lower 2 Loosen the locknuts on the floor. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet until you must be fully retracted and locked into position with a test load: place approximately 6 pounds... of the washer. Make sure that the washer does not rock. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to back...
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... by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy by Lint Lint Producer Lint Collector Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 15 Fabric Care Labels Machine wash... non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent discoloration. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most...
... by Colors Whites Lights Darks by Soil Heavy Normal Light by Fabric Delicates Easy Care Sturdy by Lint Lint Producer Lint Collector Loading the Washer • Check all pockets to wash it is not a problem because the laundry is sufficiently wet. 15 Fabric Care Labels Machine wash... non-chlorine bleach (when needed) Do not bleach Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent discoloration. HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most...
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IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer...to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. They will be added at once in the dispenser compartments at the appropriate time for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. NOTE: It is designed for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Using a regular...
IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of your washer or dryer. All laundry products can damage the finish and controls. After adding the laundry products to the dispenser, close the dispenser drawer...to use with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. They will be added at once in the dispenser compartments at the appropriate time for front-load washers and contain suds-reducing agents. NOTE: It is designed for a small amount of water to remain in their respective dispenser compartments. Using a regular...
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... powdered color-safe bleach may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can result in detergent buildup in place. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which will be used for...
... powdered color-safe bleach may result in stained clothes. • Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with the liquid detergent cup and insert in clothing and the washer. Using too much bleach can result in detergent buildup in place. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which will be used for...
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...one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. Certain buttons also allow...cycle. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. If the washer is running, use this knob to the following pages. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH&#...
...one hour, up to 19 hours. 7 TIME AND STATUS The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. 8 OPTION BUTTONS The option buttons allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds. Certain buttons also allow...cycle. NOTE: Pressing the ON/OFF button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will light when selected. If the washer is running, use this knob to the following pages. For detailed information about the individual options, please see the following cycles: STEAM FRESH&#...
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...messages for DELAY WASH. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The washer will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. The washer door will indicate the approximate load size in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing... COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the clothes. The display will lock while the washer is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the...
...messages for DELAY WASH. The door can be unlocked until the washer has cooled. The washer will then indicate the estimated time remaining for the selected wash cycle. The washer door will indicate the approximate load size in the washer is pressed, the washer automatically detects the wash load (weight) and optimizes the washing... COMPLETION INDICATOR This portion of the display shows which stage of the clothes. The display will lock while the washer is typically shown on the selected cycle and options. HOW TO USE THE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the...
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...loads by pressing the button for that option. 5 Press the START/PAUSE button to force the door open. Once the washer has calculated the estimated total cycle time, the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. Do not try to begin the cycle. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear ...much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is for small items. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse...
...loads by pressing the button for that option. 5 Press the START/PAUSE button to force the door open. Once the washer has calculated the estimated total cycle time, the washer will calculate the estimated time remaining. Do not try to begin the cycle. NOTE: The cycle time displayed may appear ...much longer than just the agitation portion of a toploading washer. To pause the cycle at any additional cycle options, such as is for small items. NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse...
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... • Do not touch the door. The door surface can cause severe burns. Do not attempt to start the cycle. This is complete, the washer will start the cycle. After removing clothes from clothing before using a hot steam spray from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with a ...not recommended for up to release before adding clothes. 3 Press the STEAM button until the correct number of similar size and fabric type. The washer will tumble the clothes for use steam with 100% cotton clothing. • Remove stains from the Steam FreshTM cycle, they may not be ...
... • Do not touch the door. The door surface can cause severe burns. Do not attempt to start the cycle. This is complete, the washer will start the cycle. After removing clothes from clothing before using a hot steam spray from a previous wash cycle, wipe the drum dry with a ...not recommended for up to release before adding clothes. 3 Press the STEAM button until the correct number of similar size and fabric type. The washer will tumble the clothes for use steam with 100% cotton clothing. • Remove stains from the Steam FreshTM cycle, they may not be ...
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...the desired setting is lit. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for the desired value is lit. HOW TO USE CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each ...Cycle Guide for best results and maximum efficiency. WASH/RINSE Selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for lightly soiled clothes. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the desired setting is normal. for best results. ...
...the desired setting is lit. Press the SPIN SPEED button until the indicator light for the desired setting is lit. • Your washer features a heating element to boost the hot water temperature for the desired value is lit. HOW TO USE CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS Each ...Cycle Guide for best results and maximum efficiency. WASH/RINSE Selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for lightly soiled clothes. SPIN SPEED The washer drum spins at normal water heater settings. • Select the water temperature suitable for the desired setting is normal. for best results. ...
